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S500 NCL

2002 Mercedes-benz Sl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,809 mi
Last recorded75,809 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl55,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 NCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 75,809 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front under tray fitted not able inspect testable items.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,531 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 74,531 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,099 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,527 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,970 miles

Front both brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation within

Fail 21 Nov 2019 63,865 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking shock (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pads have uneven wear

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front both brake discs slightly worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp unit has slight condensation within

Pass 17 Nov 2018 58,321 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 42,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 42,923 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 39,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has damage to the outer wall

offside front tyre has small cuts on the inner side wall

Pass 28 Oct 2011 37,287 miles

three small cuts in offside front inner tyre wall

Pass 13 Aug 2010 36,896 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts on o/s/f tyre inner wall.

Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,267 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre has uneven tyre wear and getting low on thread

o/s/f tyre has cuts on inner wall

Pass 30 Dec 2008 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,691 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 30,247 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,246 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,868 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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S500 NCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 55,741 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 NCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S500 NCL registered?

S500 NCL is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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